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17-Year-Old Rogers Park Engineer Wins Big At Robotics World Championship

Roshaan Siddiqui won free trips across the country and globe, college recommendation letters and more.

Recent H.S. Grad Hit By Car Needs 6 Surgeries, So Classmates Chip In

Joel Nahimana, 17, suffered critical fractions in his shoulders, hip, neck and knees.

Chicago Math and Science Academy Opens 'Community Technology Center'

CMSA received a $50,000 grant to open the center, said Irene Bermudez, a school spokeswoman.

Chicago Math and Science Academy Plans High School Expansion

The move would need to be approved by the Board of Education after a public comment period.

Chicago Math and Science Academy Students 'Pumped' For New Gym

The $1.5 million facility was officially opened to students Monday morning.

Stinky Pool of Water on N. Paulina Hasn't Receded For Months, Neighbors Say

Resident James Huffer said the "smelly cesspool" that formed at a clogged catch basin is a health hazard.

Chicago Math and Science Academy Boasts High Graduation Rate

The 600-student charter school in Rogers Park was proud to be well above average this year.

Charter School Puts Finishing Touches on New $1.5 Million Gym

The Chicago Math and Science Academy opened in Rogers Park in 2004.

High School Students Lend a Hand in Ward Budgeting

High school seniors attended meetings alongside neighbors to help decide where $1 milion is spent.

Top Stories

Downtown Twins Born At Roosevelt Red Line Station Have Names, Are Doing Well

And, no, they're not called Roosevelt and State.

Humboldt Park Humboldt Park's Puerto Rican Evacuee Welcome Center Opens Today

For most of November, it'll be open two days a week, between 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays.

Roseland Police Hiring Process Discriminates Against Blacks, Latinos: Ald. Beale

Data shows that while more blacks and Latinos applied to the CPD, most new officers are white.

Wicker Park Trek Bike Shop Coming To Milwaukee Avenue's 'Hipster Highway,' Bid Shows

The nation's largest bike maker is soliciting bids for a retail build-out at 1647 N. Milwaukee Ave.

Downtown Ald. Willie Cochran Collapses During City Council Hearing

Cochran was given CPR by 40th Ward Ald. Patrick O'Connor, taken to Northwestern hospital.

Chinatown Pistol Whipping of Sisters In Chinatown Part Of Larger Crime Spree: Police

The violent robbery could be connected to four other robberies in the area, police said.

The Loop 39 Phones A Day Are Stolen On Average In Chicago

We looked at the data behind thousands of cellphones reported stolen in Chicago since January 2016.

Dunning Drunken-Driving Victim Hopes Cop Charged With DUI Gets Probation: Court

Erin Mowry, 42, could be convicted of aggravated DUI for the July 2015 crash.

West Pullman Man Shoots Himself In Penis During West Pullman Robbery, Prosecutors Say

Terrion Pouncy, 19, was still hospitalized Thursday following surgery.

Logan Square Landlord M. Fishman's Move To Evict Logan Square Tenants Sparks Protest

The eviction notices "caught many families unprepared," activists said.

Noble Square Million Dollar Town Houses On Wicker, Noble Square Border Launch Pre-Sales

"The reception has been outstanding. We've had lots of interest and excitement," the listing agent said.

O'Hare Traveling For Thanksgiving? Midway, O'Hare Among Most Delayed Busy Airports

About 20 percent of O'Hare and Midway flights for Thanksgiving get delayed, according to a new report.